New VoIP lobby in Washington

CNET's Ben Charny reports that "Several technology giants have created a lobbying group to ensure a hands-off regulatory approach to the Internet phone market, a source familiar with the plans said Friday. The Voice Over Internet Coalition is among the first regulatory advocacy groups for the VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) industry... The coalition is expected to reveal on Monday its 'policy principles and advocacy plans for allowing VoIP innovation to flourish,' the source said. Members of the coalition are AT&T...ITXC...Level 3 Communications...MCI...Texas Instruments, and Microsoft..."